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YD02 LUE

2002 MG Zr

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,030 mi
Last recorded164,030 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 MG Zr61,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD02 LUE
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 164,030 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 162,351 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 153,662 miles

Corrosion to both sills

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2013 153,662 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Corrosion to both sills

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2012 141,990 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 141,963 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 130,784 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 130,784 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Pass 26 Aug 2010 124,223 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 117,701 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 117,701 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 107,689 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 107,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 99,826 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 99,826 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F Tyre kerbed in several places.

Pass 4 Jan 2007 94,936 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
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YD02 LUE is a 2002 MG Zr in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 61,756 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD02 LUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zr typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YD02 LUE registered?

YD02 LUE is a 2002 MG Zr, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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